The University System of Georgia has named Ángel Cabrera as its sole finalist for the Georgia Tech presidency. Cabrera has served as president of George Mason University in Virginia since 2012.
“Dr. Ángel Cabrera has the academic background, leadership skills and community ties necessary to lead a premier research institution like Georgia Tech,” University System Chancellor Steve Wrigley said in a statement. “His strong record of improving student outcomes, increasing enrollment, strengthening research and enhancing stakeholder partnerships will enable him to successfully advance the priorities and meet the needs of the Georgia Tech campus community.”
According to a press release, Cabrera earned his Ph.D. and M.S. in cognitive psychology at Georgia Tech, which he attended as a Fulbright Scholar. He also earned bachelors and masters of science degrees in computer and electrical engineering at Universidad Politécnica of Madrid. Before his tenure at George Mason, Cabrera led Thunderbird School of Global Management (now part of Arizona State University) and IE Business School in Madrid.
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